Are get and set functions popular with C++ programmers?

Question

I\'m from the world of C# originally, and I\'m learning C++. I\'ve been wondering about get and set functions in C++. In C# usage of these are quite popular, and tools like

Answer 1

The arguments against Get/Set in terms of API design in the banking example are spot on. Dont expose fields or properties if they will allow users to break your business rules.

However, once you have decided that you do need a field or property, always use a property.

The automatic properties in c# are very easy to use, and there are many scenarios (databinding, serialization, etc) that do not work with fields, but require properties.